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Brain MRI & PET Scan

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    • February 21, 2013 at 1:45 am
    DeniseK
    Participant

    Hello Everyone,

    I got the report back from my Brain MRI that I had done last Friday.  

    It says it's decreased from 2.3cm to 8mm, decreased associated T2 hyperintensity and no new mass or abnormal enhancement.

    So the MRI looks good.  Not sure if it's from the WBR or Zelboraf, I'm meeting with the Radiologist Onc tomorrow so I supposed he'll be able to tell me.

    Hello Everyone,

    I got the report back from my Brain MRI that I had done last Friday.  

    It says it's decreased from 2.3cm to 8mm, decreased associated T2 hyperintensity and no new mass or abnormal enhancement.

    So the MRI looks good.  Not sure if it's from the WBR or Zelboraf, I'm meeting with the Radiologist Onc tomorrow so I supposed he'll be able to tell me.

    The PET Scan results aren't in yet but I'm getting pretty good at seeing the spots that light up.  As I suspected I'm lighting up on my right side either my stomache or gallbladder.  I've been having pain under my right ribs so I suspected something was going on.  The previous tumors have shrunk significantly but not sure how much until the report comes back.  I'm not having any bad side effects except my ears hurt from the WBR and they still haven't popped.  I'm also having severe nausea.  Having trouble eating and keeping it down.  Seems like I"m constantly nauseated, I'm wondering if it's from the WBR or the Z or the gallbladder/stomache tumor??  

    Has anyone else had gallbladder tumor and what were your symptoms?  Did you have surgery?  

    Thanks

    Denise

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      • February 21, 2013 at 3:22 am
      bikerwife
      Participant

      My husband had those same side effects with the wbr. He lost 30 pounds after. Prayers for you.

      • February 21, 2013 at 3:22 am
      bikerwife
      Participant

      My husband had those same side effects with the wbr. He lost 30 pounds after. Prayers for you.

      • February 21, 2013 at 3:22 am
      bikerwife
      Participant

      My husband had those same side effects with the wbr. He lost 30 pounds after. Prayers for you.

      • February 21, 2013 at 4:09 am
      POW
      Participant

      Denise! That's such great news about your brain tumor! I am delighted for you!

      Now I'll keep my fingers crossed about the PET scan results. 

      My brother had occassional nausea during his WBR treatments, but not after. He did have a "cotton in the ears" sensation for a long time. I hope your doctor can find a way to get the nausea under control. After this great result, you need to eat healthful food and keep your strength up. 

      Keep going now– you're doing great!

      • February 21, 2013 at 4:09 am
      POW
      Participant

      Denise! That's such great news about your brain tumor! I am delighted for you!

      Now I'll keep my fingers crossed about the PET scan results. 

      My brother had occassional nausea during his WBR treatments, but not after. He did have a "cotton in the ears" sensation for a long time. I hope your doctor can find a way to get the nausea under control. After this great result, you need to eat healthful food and keep your strength up. 

      Keep going now– you're doing great!

      • February 21, 2013 at 4:09 am
      POW
      Participant

      Denise! That's such great news about your brain tumor! I am delighted for you!

      Now I'll keep my fingers crossed about the PET scan results. 

      My brother had occassional nausea during his WBR treatments, but not after. He did have a "cotton in the ears" sensation for a long time. I hope your doctor can find a way to get the nausea under control. After this great result, you need to eat healthful food and keep your strength up. 

      Keep going now– you're doing great!

      • February 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm
      Brendan
      Participant
      Denise,

      Great news on the brain MRI! Good luck with the PET.

      Brendan

      • February 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm
      Brendan
      Participant
      Denise,

      Great news on the brain MRI! Good luck with the PET.

      Brendan

      • February 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm
      Brendan
      Participant
      Denise,

      Great news on the brain MRI! Good luck with the PET.

      Brendan

      • February 21, 2013 at 7:12 pm
      Owl
      Participant

      Dear Denise,

      your news are fantastic. Unfortunately I can't help you with your questions.

      But, keep on fighting, I admire your strength and your will.

      Best wishes,

      Jenny

      • February 21, 2013 at 7:12 pm
      Owl
      Participant

      Dear Denise,

      your news are fantastic. Unfortunately I can't help you with your questions.

      But, keep on fighting, I admire your strength and your will.

      Best wishes,

      Jenny

      • February 21, 2013 at 7:12 pm
      Owl
      Participant

      Dear Denise,

      your news are fantastic. Unfortunately I can't help you with your questions.

      But, keep on fighting, I admire your strength and your will.

      Best wishes,

      Jenny

      • February 21, 2013 at 10:22 pm
      JakeinNY
      Participant

      Hi Denise,

      I know that the doc told you not to do the ketogenic diet but at least cut out the sugar and eat the better carbs when you can eat.

      Best wishes.

      • February 21, 2013 at 10:22 pm
      JakeinNY
      Participant

      Hi Denise,

      I know that the doc told you not to do the ketogenic diet but at least cut out the sugar and eat the better carbs when you can eat.

      Best wishes.

      • February 21, 2013 at 10:22 pm
      JakeinNY
      Participant

      Hi Denise,

      I know that the doc told you not to do the ketogenic diet but at least cut out the sugar and eat the better carbs when you can eat.

      Best wishes.

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